Question

Which of the following is considered a drawback to using wind energy as a source of power? (2 points)

Wind energy is nonrenewable.

Wind energy produces large amounts of air pollution.

Wind turbines can kill birds that fly through the rotors.

Wind turbines are built too close to major population centers.

Answer 1

3) Wind turbines can kill birds that fly through the rotors. Wind turbines pose a huge threat to birds because they collide with the turbine blades.

1 is not true because wind energy is renewable because it uses wind, a renewable resource. 2 is not true because wind energy generates little pollution (usually only when the turbine is being built). It's considered a form of clean energy because of the little waste it produces compared to other forms such as fossil fuels. 4 is not true because most wind turbines are built far from major population, in large fields.